December 2024

MATT VIATOR MCNEESE FAST FACTS

• 2007, 2007, 2015 SLC Coach of the Year.

Skenes elected to MLB players' union leadership as trio who moved against Meyer are dropped

PHOENIX (AP) — National League Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes was elected to the players' association eight-man executive subcommittee on Wednesday just six months after his big league debut as three players were dropped who had advocated for the ouster of union deputy executive director Bruce Meyer.

McNeese hires Viator as 19th Head Coach

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Former Jennings coach gets second stint with Cowboys

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Lake Arthur PD to reinvest proceeds from surplus equipment sale

LAKE ARTHUR — The town council has unanimously approved an agreement during a recent meeting to sell surplus equipment, a decision aimed at benefiting the police department.

Zoning condition approved

The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury Zoning Committee approved a recommendation for the addition of a new zoning condition allowing a dog boarding facility at 4085 Pete Rd. in Jennings. Trent and Katie Gary are planning to build a barn for boarding pets, along with a small commercial storage facility on their three-acre lot, off La. 26.

Welsh to celebrate holiday season

WELSH — Town officials are busy preparing for the fourth annual Christmas event that boasts a variety of different activities in which the community can be involved.

Election set for Saturday

The fall General Election is set for Saturday, Dec. 7 at various polling locations throughout the parish.

Sweet Tidings

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Jeff Davis Parish Library in Jennings hosted a gingerbread decorating event giving children creative outlets with frosting and candy.

Audit: Tolls unable to cover transportation authority's debt obligations

— The state Route 1 project began more than 20 years ago and is expected to take another seven years to be fully completed. The project's funding has required a great deal of bonds and taxpayer assistance.